for steak I'm a big fan of Capital Grill.go to Oya - love it there, the management is awesome (especially Aaron, the manager and Andrew, the somelier).I like the Rosa Mexicano down there, but not as good as New York's.Since you are in DC, you should get over to Old Ebbit Grill. DC Coast is pretty good too. For brunch in Georgetown check out Peacock.

I'd suggest a Korean place in VA, but you need a car.Favorite steakhouse: If you can't get into Ray's the Steaks I'd suggest Sam & Harry's just south of Dupont. It doesn't seem to get the attention of other places on this board, but I've never had a bad meal there.

For metro accessible neighborhood eats, I would pick places that are indicative of the neighborhood. With that in mind:Adams Morgan: The Diner/Tryst - 24 hour comfort food. Tryst has nice nibbles, coffee, and couches (Tourist Bar: Madam's Organ)Dupont Circle: Kramer Books or Mark and Orlandos - surprisingly good food U Street: Etete for Ethiopian, Busboys and Poets for veggie friendly community vibe. Logan Circle: St. Ex for food, Helix for drinks and Halo for scenery!Herpes Triangle (Midtown) Sign of the Whale for burgers, Moby Dick's House of Kabob, and the Iron Gate for romantic patio dining.

Ravi Kabob in South Arlington has the best Pakistani food in the area, although the service is awful. If you go, make sure to visit the original and not the "family" restaurant across the street. Definitely nothing touristy about it. Meanwhile, Aladdin's Cafe in Shirlington has wonderful Lebanese food and fabulous service.

Pizza: 2 Amys on Wisconsin by the Cathedral is really, really good. Plus, they have deviled eggs for an appetizer, and where else can you find that?

Thai: Kanlaya in Chinatown and Bangkok 54 on Columbia Pike in Arlington

I would definitely agree with either Ray's the Steaks or Ray's the Classics if you can...I would love to go to either but haven't had the chance yet.

Chinese: Full Kee in Chinatown

Soulfood: Levi's Port Cafe on Barracks Row. They have very attentive and personal service. Oohhs and Aahhs on U Street is supposed to be fabulous but I haven't been.

1. Zaytinia (excellent tapas, trendy dc) Gallery Place metro2. 2 Amy's although it is a taxi from the metro unless you walk a good distance3. Palena Cafe Cleaveland Park metro4. Ray's for Steaks is a bit of a walk from the metro, but not far in Taxi and so worth it. Much better than the Palm, or Morton's or something...5. Corduroy McPhereson Sq metro I think6. Lauriol Plaza is very DC locals they have a cuban pork dish which is really good this one will probably bring some comments as it certainly isn't on the same level as the others, but oh well... they can try the cuban pork then dis... Dupont Metro

Ray's the Steaks is about halfway between the Rosslyn and Courthouse metro stops.

My suggestions, other than those that were already made, would include Minh's for Vietnamese (Clarendon) and Eden Center, a Vietnamese shopping center (East Falls Church metro stop, then about a 1 mile walk).

Eh, it's a matter of opinion I guess, but I consider that South Arlington. It's right before the intersection with 50 and has a completely different atmosphere than the neighborhood closer to the metro.

Geez, we're talking about a matter of about 200 feet here, really not that big a deal. I think of the split as being after the Harris Teeter. My boyfriend lives on S 5th Street and everything starting from Gates of Ballston onward has the feel of South Arlington. Not really worth quibbling about. I think of it as S Arlington, you disagree. Who cares?

i think the new ravi has great service. even better than the other one since it isnt as crowded. but the people work in both restaurants, just different days. what an awesome place. i particularly love the seekh and the champ tandoori (lamb chop). amazing chickpeas and naan.